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Jerusalem, Israel as viewed westward from the
Mount of Olives,
across the Kidron Valley. In the foreground is Old Jerusalem's Temple Mount, where the first and
second temples of Israel once stood, now occupied by the golden
Dome of the Rock.
and Al-Aqsa Mosque (far left).

Jerusalem is called, "Yerushalaim"
by the local Jews, and "Al Quds"
by the local Arabs. The Hebrew and Arabic
names for the city respectively mean "to see peace" and
"the holy," representing the
aspirations perhaps, of its divided residents, still to be realized.

Although Jerusalem radiates serenity in the morning sun above,
the ancient capital of Israel is the world's most contested piece of real estate
whose passionate people, history and conflict also makes it one of the most
fascinating places in the world to visit.

Whether visiting online or planning a trip of your own, welcome to the site.
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Travel Tip
When you arrive in Israel, ask the passport
controller not to stamp your passport if you want to visit Arab Middle Eastern countries before your
passport expires. Otherwise, you will have problems gaining entry into those
countries. If landing at Jerusalem's Ben Gurion Airport, hold off on getting the bulk of your shekels until you
get to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, where the exchange rates are better.

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